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Navy Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes Eyeing National Guard Base for COVID Quarantine

Navy Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes Eyeing National Guard Base for COVID Quarantine

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Hospitalman Recruit Yavir Berrios-Santiago, assigned to Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, collects a nasal swab from a Naval Station Great Lakes Recruit Training Command employee during drive-through COVID-19 screening at Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, Ill., on June 5, 2020. Recruit division commanders (RDCs) and other RTC staff are tested regularly to help control the spread of COVID-19 in the recruit population. FHCC offers drive-through testing to make the process as easy as possible for its RTC patient population. US Navy photo.

The Navy is in talks with the National Guard to rent space to quarantine recruits before they attend basic training, according to service officials. Read More →

COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts Allowing Navy To Increase New Recruit Training Class Sizes

COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts Allowing Navy To Increase New Recruit Training Class Sizes

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The Navy’s newest Sailors congratulate each other with elbow-bumps to minimize contact after a capping ceremony, marking their transition from recruit to Sailor, at Recruit Training Command. The Sailors recently completed “Battle Stations,” the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, watchstanding, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy’s only boot camp. US Navy Photo

The Navy is confident its COVID-19 mitigation efforts are working well enough to increase the number of recruits arriving at boot camp to 750 per week.

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Navy Quarantining New Recruits At Closed Indoor Waterpark Resort

Navy Quarantining New Recruits At Closed Indoor Waterpark Resort

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A recruit chief petty officer gives commands to his division as they prepare to march in formation at Recruit Training Command on May 8, 2020. US Navy Photo

The Navy is paying a dry waterpark outside Chicago $1.1 million to quarantine all new enlisted recruits to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak at the service’s sole boot camp.

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Navy Halts Travel of New Recruits to Great Lakes Boot Camp

Navy Halts Travel of New Recruits to Great Lakes Boot Camp

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Chief Boatswain’s Mate Omar Aleman briefs new recruits at the Golden 13 recruit in-processing center at Recruit Training Command. Navy photo

The Navy halted the travel of recruits to Great Lakes, Il., on Monday following the first positive test of COVID-19 at the Recruit Training Command, according to the chief of naval personnel.

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Navy Offering Delayed Retirements, Separations to Help Maintain Readiness During Pandemic

Navy Offering Delayed Retirements, Separations to Help Maintain Readiness During Pandemic

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Cmdr. Samuel Young and his flagmen conduct a passing of the flag ceremony for his retirement. Cmdr. Young is retiring as the Future Operations Officer for Carrier Strike Group Two. Navy Photo

To maintain fleet readiness during COVID-19-related training and movement restrictions, Navy officials are allowing officers and enlisted sailors to delay pending retirements and separations for up to a year. At the same time, the service is also welcoming back to active duty recently departed personnel.

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Navy Faces Time Crunch in Nominating Moran Replacement for CNO Job

Navy Faces Time Crunch in Nominating Moran Replacement for CNO Job

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Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran speaks to command master chiefs from around the Navy at the 2019 Leadership Mess Symposium on March 27, 2019. US Navy Photo

The Navy has just weeks to find a new nominee to lead the service, as the Senate has a long list of defense nominees to consider – including the top two positions in the Pentagon – and a five-week recess coming up in early August. Read More →

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